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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Gore (ranked 5067 p4p, 501 weight class) and Paulski McBeth (ranked 2037 p4p, 226 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 8 wins, 2 losses and 0 draws, fighting out of Tokyo, Ivan Gore!And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 2 wins, 1 losses and 0 draws, fighting out of Tokyo, Paulski McBeth!The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Eddie Farnsworth and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A nice inside leg kick there by McBeth. That's going to slow Gore down. Gore throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. A chopping leg kick lands by McBeth. Gore moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. A shot to the body from McBeth misses and Gore counters with a nice uppercut. Gore on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McBeth. McBeth obviously looking to wear him down.
Gore throws out a loose jab but McBeth uses good head movement to avoid it. Gore steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McBeth. McBeth throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Gore tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McBeth paws at him with a jab and circles away. Gore goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.McBeth is rocked! McBeth misses with a hook. Gore connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McBeth's hands.McBeth is still on wobbly legs! Can Gore finish him?Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Gore attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Gore avoids the head kick by McBeth.
McBeth seems to have recovered his senses. McBeth lands with a cross. Gore misses with a hook. McBeth ducked under it nicely. McBeth wants to counter with a clinch but Gore pushes him away. McBeth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Gore takes a swing at McBeth's ribcage but misses. That's one minute gone in the round. Gore throws a low kick, looking for McBeth's leg but McBeth calmly moves out of range. McBeth misses with the body kick and Gore counters with a right hand to the body. McBeth misses with a leg kick and Gore counters with a stiff right hand. Gore throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McBeth sees it coming and avoids it easily. McBeth scores with a jab to the head.
McBeth misses the body punch letting Gore counter with a right hand. A big left from McBeth misses. McBeth throws a looping overhand right but Gore ducks down to avoid it. Gore feinted there with a counter leg kick. Gore looks to land a right hand but McBeth moved out of range. McBeth tried to score with a low kick but Gore checks it. Gore throws out a loose jab but McBeth uses good head movement to avoid it. McBeth ducks under a wild hook from Gore. Gore throws an overhand right that lands on McBeth's shoulder, as McBeth tries to avoid the shot. McBeth misses with a double jab.
Gore takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. McBeth throws a right and a left that Gore avoids nicely. That's two minutes gone in the round.The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Gore fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gore looks for the body kick but McBeth saw that one coming. McBeth is looking to clinch. Gore throws a hook but McBeth blocks it. Gore moves out of range of the leg kick from McBeth. Gore fails with an attempt to clinch.
McBeth throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Gore misses with a body kick. A head kick misses from McBeth. Gore displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McBeth throws out the jab. A big left from Gore misses. McBeth slips a straight right by Gore. McBeth steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Gore. That one must have hurt. Gore blocks a leg kick. Gore takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.Gore looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Gore lands a nice looking body kick.That's three minutes gone in the round. Gore is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Danga de danga de dang - McBeth scores with a four punch combination! Gore throws a head kick that misses. McBeth throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Gore keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McBeth waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gore. McBeth fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gore checks it well. McBeth connects with a solid leg kick. A telegraphed right hand from Gore misses the target. Gore cracks McBeth with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Gore avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gore goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. A jab from McBeth finds it's way through Gore's defenses. That's four minutes gone in the round. McBeth throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gore. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Gore scores with a sloppy right hand. McBeth should have avoided that one. McBeth lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gore at a distance.
Gore misses with a body kick. A head kick misses from McBeth. Gore seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. McBeth moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Gore thumps McBeth with a low kick. The fighters circle momentarily. Gore darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Gore is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. McBeth throws out a leg kick but Gore moves out of range and McBeth only half commits. Gore moves into the clinch successfully.
Gore swings wildly with an uppercut but McBeth uses good head movement to avoid it. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gore. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Gore tries a body shot but McBeth blocks it.
McBeth goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, McBeth scores with a nice short uppercut.And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ivan Gore will probably get the nod.The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Gore misses with a low kick.
McBeth throws a body kick that misses and Gore counters with a low kick, right behind McBeth 's knee. Gore throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gore scores with a nice strike. Gore throws a low kick but McBeth moves out of range easily. An inside leg kick lands from McBeth. McBeth slips under a jab from Gore. McBeth dips down and scores with a jab to the body. McBeth tries to clinch up. Gore misses with a hook. Gore walks into a stiff left hand from McBeth.We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gore misses with a body kick. Gore clobbers McBeth with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. McBeth throws a head kick but Gore moves out of range.
McBeth takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gore misses with an uppercut. McBeth saw that one coming.Ivan Gore is winning the standup battle so far.That's one minute gone in the round. A big right from Gore misses. McBeth connects with a body shot. Good leg kick by McBeth there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gore checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gore tries to clinch but McBeth is having none of it. McBeth throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Gore misses with a head kick.
McBeth is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. McBeth lands a leg kick that knocks Gore off balance momentarily. Gore finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Gore misses with a head kick.
McBeth tries to counter by closing the distance. McBeth moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. McBeth looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Gore connects with a body shot that sends McBeth's belly button to the back. McBeth dips to his left and cracks Gore with an uppercut! Gore gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Gore takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Jab from Gore. Gore throws the left hand but McBeth avoids the punch easily. McBeth throws a combination that misses and Gore moves into the clinch. The referee calls for McBeth to work.
McBeth is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Gore softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. McBeth's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. McBeth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McBeth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McBeth is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.McBeth is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Gore has denied him. Gore working aggressively here.
McBeth lands on the inside with an uppercut. That's three minutes gone in the round. McBeth tries to stall but Gore uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Paulski McBeth. Gore looks to land a left hand but McBeth moved out of range nicely. Gore tries to close the distance and clinch up but McBeth swats him away and circles back towards the center. Gore lands with an uppercut that bounces McBeth off the cage and back into range. Gore throws a body kick that misses. McBeth takes a swing at Gore's ribcage but misses. Gore rushes McBeth and presses him up against the cage. McBeth will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gore up against the cage. Gore scores with a shoulder strike. McBeth's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. The referee is keeping an eye on McBeth - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
McBeth takes a shot to the head. Gore is working McBeth over against the cage. McBeth blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Gore scores with a hook to the body. McBeth blocks an uppercut.
McBeth looking to slow down the pace here. Gore tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McBeth's elbow. Gore lands a shoulder strike. McBeth trying to control the position but instead, Gore has worked for underhooks and has pushed McBeth into the cage. McBeth is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. McBeth trying to land knees to the body.
Gore is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
McBeth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Gore misses with a punch on the inside.
McBeth trying to stall but Gore improves his position.
McBeth slows down the pace here.
Gore digs a right hand underneath McBeth's ribcage. McBeth let out a lung full of air as it connected.And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Gore dominated that second round.That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Jab by McBeth. A good leg kick by Gore. McBeth keeps the fight on the outside. Gore lands the left hand.Paulski McBeth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. McBeth throws a sloppy body shot
and Gore counters with a slapping leg kick. McBeth with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gore scores with a sloppy right hand. McBeth should have avoided that one. McBeth misses with a two punch combination.
McBeth blocks a head kick by Gore.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gore.
McBeth looks to score with a jab to the body but Gore is just out of range. A punch combination from McBeth misses. McBeth scores with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. McBeth misses the body punch and McBeth takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Gore scores with a nice head shot. Gore throws the left hand but McBeth avoids the punch easily.That's one minute gone in the round. McBeth looks to land a combination but Gore avoids it well. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gore, as that shot connected.
McBeth slips a straight right by Gore. McBeth avoids the head kick by Gore.
Gore lands with a kick to the ribs.
Gore throws a sloppy head kick and McBeth moves out of range easily. Good leg kick by Gore there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gore throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. McBeth chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gore can pounce on him.
McBeth fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. McBeth getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Gore tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. McBeth works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! McBeth slips under a jab. McBeth fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.Paulski McBeth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!That's two minutes gone in the round. McBeth takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gore jabbing away but nothing is landing. McBeth tries to counter by closing the distance. Gore lands a jab to the head.
McBeth takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Gore is looking to clinch. Gore moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Gore ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. McBeth tried to score with a low kick but Gore checks it. Gore displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McBeth throws out the jab. McBeth misses with a low kick.
Gore drops McBeth with a beautiful combination! McBeth stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Gore is looking for the KO! A looping hook to the body misses from McBeth. Gore does a little dance to reset his feet. McBeth wants to slow Gore down by chopping away at his legs. Gore swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McBeth throws a leg kick which misses Gore's front leg but catches the back leg as Gore tries to avoid it. That's three minutes gone in the round. Gore cracks McBeth with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends McBeth tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Gore pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! McBeth is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Gore!

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Paulski McBeth! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Don Petersen!The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Phil Schofield and Andrew Berry.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way. Petersen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.Paulski McBeth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.McBeth forces Petersen back against the cage and clinches.McBeth lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McBeth (2) vs (0) PetersenMcBeth is taking a breather. Petersen says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. Petersen is trying to get back to full guard.We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. McBeth wants to free his trapped foot but Petersen is holding on for dear life with his legs. That's one minute gone in the round. McBeth works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: McBeth (5) vs (0) PetersenThe ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Petersen is trying to get back to half guard. Petersen can't do much from the bottom here. Petersen manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McBeth (5) vs (2) PetersenMcBeth controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. Petersen is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! McBeth is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Don Petersen!A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Don Petersen made sure he mentioned Aspire Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Lazuran Riku! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Paulski McBeth!The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Shimada and Shigeki Sano.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.McBeth instigates a clinch. McBeth has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Riku is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Riku gets underhooks to prevent McBeth's takedown attempt.
Riku jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McBeth walks away with a smile on his face. Riku gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. McBeth pushes Riku up against the cage in a clinch. Riku prevents the takedown attempt.
Lazuran Riku has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paulski McBeth.Riku ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Riku no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. McBeth is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. McBeth tries to free his leg and advance position but Riku is retaining full guard. Riku working a defensive guard here.
Riku looking to hit a scissor sweep but McBeth is one step ahead there. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. McBeth showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Riku wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. That's one minute gone in the round. McBeth trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Riku trying to control the position here. McBeth sitting in guard, not really doing much. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Riku is looking to sweep but instead, McBeth has passed into half guard.
McBeth content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. That's two minutes gone in the round. Riku is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. McBeth tries to pass the half guard into mount. Riku knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. McBeth controlling the pace. Riku is trying to get back to full guard.That's three minutes gone in the round. McBeth wants to free his trapped foot but Riku is holding on for dear life with his legs. McBeth with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. McBeth tries to pass the half guard into mount. Riku knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
McBeth wants to work for an arm triangle but Riku is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Riku is trying to maintain the position but McBeth is very close to passing his half guard. Riku is refusing to be controlled, as McBeth sits in half guard. Riku controlling the position for now.Riku is defending against the submission attempts here by McBeth.
McBeth is controlling the pace.
That's five minutes gone in the round. McBeth prevents Riku from improving his position. McBeth is looking to take a break and control but Riku is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. That's six minutes gone in the round. Riku is trying to control but McBeth manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Riku (0) vs (3) McBethMcBeth looking to control and managing it successfully. McBeth tries to control but Riku wriggling away. McBeth controlling from mount. Riku is just holding on here. McBeth manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Riku (0) vs (6) McBethRiku fending off the submission attempt from McBeth. McBeth is controlling the position but Riku somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. McBeth content to control rather than advance. Riku controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. McBeth tries to pass to full mount but Riku defends it. That's eight minutes gone in the round. Still in half guard, McBeth seems content to control. McBeth uses his free foot to push down on Riku's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Riku. Score +3 for passing guard: Riku (0) vs (9) McBethRiku really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
McBeth wants to control the pace but Riku is squirming around nicely. Riku is looking to get to half guard. McBeth content just to control the position here. McBeth pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. McBeth controlling the pace for now. McBeth wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. McBeth trying to control but Riku is having none of it. McBeth avoids the attempt from Riku to control. McBeth takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. McBeth seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Riku is holding on tight.
That's ten minutes gone in the round. McBeth tries to control but Riku wriggling away. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.McBeth looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. McBeth wants to control the pace but Riku is squirming around nicely. McBeth controlling the position easily from mount. Riku is trying to escape the mount.
McBeth fails to take his opponent's back. That's eleven minutes gone in the round. McBeth takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Riku tries to get back to half guard but can't. McBeth pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Riku is trying to escape the mount but McBeth keeps good control and instead manages to take Riku's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Riku (0) vs (12) McBethMcBeth is looking to control Riku but Riku is wriggling around and keeping busy. McBeth biding his time, looking for the opening.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round. McBeth is looking to control Riku but Riku is wriggling around and keeping busy. McBeth controlling the position well here. Riku rolled but McBeth kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
McBeth is not going to allow Riku to sit and survive in this position. McBeth biding his time, looking for the opening.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round. McBeth trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
McBeth really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Riku. Riku tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! Riku is working to get back to half guard.
McBeth content just to control the position here. That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.McBeth is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Riku is surviving well by controlling McBeth's body position as best he can. Riku is working to get back to half guard.
McBeth tries to control but Riku wriggling away. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! McBeth controlling the pace for now.

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Paulski McBeth! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Steve Lucas!The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yukihiro Shimada and Ren Mimura.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?The fight moves into the clinch position.McBeth wants the takedown. Lucas is fighting it off but McBeth persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Lucas's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McBeth (2) vs (0) LucasMcBeth pushes down on Lucas's leg and manages to get into half guard. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with McBeth in particular looking to stall. McBeth wants to free his trapped foot but Lucas is holding on for dear life with his legs. Lucas is trying to maintain the position but McBeth is very close to passing his half guard. McBeth is looking to advance position but Lucas won't allow it. McBeth looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.McBeth continues to stall.That's one minute gone in the round. McBeth wants to pass the guard but Lucas is defending well. Well, if McBeth is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Lucas looking for submissions from an awkward position here. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lucas looking for submissions off his back.That's two minutes gone in the round. McBeth passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: McBeth (5) vs (0) LucasMcBeth controlling the position from side mount. You can see the frustration on Lucas's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Lucas is trying to improve his position. McBeth advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: McBeth (7) vs (0) LucasMcBeth looking to control and managing it successfully. Lucas tries to reverse the position but McBeth maintains control.That's three minutes gone in the round. McBeth takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. McBeth prevents Lucas from getting the reversal. Lucas tries to control McBeth's body but McBeth pushes him off. Lucas squirms to his side and now McBeth has his back! Score +3 for taking back: McBeth (10) vs (0) LucasMcBeth trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Lucas doesn't escape. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.That's four minutes gone in the round.McBeth looking for the choke from the back. Lucas is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
We've been informed that Lucas has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. McBeth controlling the position well here. Lucas rolled but McBeth kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
I really don't envy Lucas right now.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Lucas is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Lucas is trying to break free.
That's five minutes gone in the round. So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
McBeth avoiding Lucas 's attempts to control his hands. You can see the frustration on Lucas's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
McBeth biding his time, looking for the opening.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Lucas just trying to survive but McBeth is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. McBeth controls the action. Lucas trying to control the hands but McBeth won't let him. McBeth controlling from the back. Lucas just trying to survive but McBeth is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. That's seven minutes gone in the round. McBeth controlling the position well here. Lucas rolled but McBeth kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
McBeth has the hooks in. Lucas is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. McBeth really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Lucas. Lucas wants to control his opponent's hands but McBeth gets his hands free. McBeth biding his time, controlling Lucas. That's eight minutes gone in the round.McBeth has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Lucas has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Lucas is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
I really don't envy Lucas right now.
McBeth is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Lucas tries to escape the position.
McBeth avoiding Lucas 's attempts to control his hands. Lucas is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Lucas trying to control but not successfully. That's ten minutes gone in the round. McBeth really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Lucas. Lucas trying to control the hands but McBeth breaks the grip. McBeth slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Lucas trying to control but not successfully. McBeth has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Lucas's body.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.McBeth looking for the RNC. Lucas is in bad spot here.
Lucas trying to control the hands but McBeth breaks the grip. McBeth slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
You can see the frustration on Lucas's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
McBeth just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Lucas trying to control but not successfully. That's twelve minutes gone in the round. So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
McBeth has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Lucas is in bad spot here.
McBeth is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. That's thirteen minutes gone in the round. Lucas is trying to break free.
McBeth controls the action.The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. McBeth controlling well, preventing Lucas from escaping the position.
McBeth is not going to allow Lucas to sit and survive in this position. That's fourteen minutes gone in the round. Lucas tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! McBeth controlling from the full mount. McBeth with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
McBeth controlling his opponent. Lucas prevents McBeth from taking his back. McBeth controlling his opponent. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!McBeth takes the fight on points by 10 to 0.

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kumo LaRusso (ranked 2276 p4p, 262 weight class) and Paulski McBeth (ranked 3328 p4p, 347 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think LaRusso might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The crystal method-coming back. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 12 wins, 8 losses and 0 draws, fighting out of Tokyo, Kumo LaRusso!And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 1 wins, 1 losses and 0 draws, fighting out of Tokyo, Paulski McBeth!The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Jorge Garcia and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway! LaRusso misses with an uppercut. McBeth saw that one coming.McBeth tries to counter by closing the distance. McBeth throws a low kick but it's checked well by LaRusso. McBeth lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
McBeth lands with an uppercut that bounces LaRusso off the cage and back into range.Wow, both these guys are really going for it! LaRusso scores with a leg kick.
LaRusso looks to throw the jab but McBeth is out of range. LaRusso jabbing away but nothing is landing. LaRusso backing away here, and McBeth unleashes a leg kick that just misses. McBeth takes a body punch but keeps moving. McBeth cracks the inside of LaRusso's front leg. McBeth throws a quick head kick that skims the top of LaRusso's head. Danga de danga de dang - LaRusso scores with a four punch combination!The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. LaRusso takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McBeth cracks LaRusso with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. LaRusso swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. LaRusso takes a swing at McBeth's ribcage but misses. LaRusso keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
LaRusso plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! McBeth scoring well with a low kick there.
LaRusso connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McBeth's hands.That's one minute gone in the round. LaRusso looks to land a left hand but McBeth moved out of range nicely.The fight moves into the clinch position.McBeth pulls guard effortlessly. LaRusso throws a big right hand that misses. LaRusso is looking to work some ground and pound but McBeth has wrist control. LaRusso wants to stand and escape but instead McBeth has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. McBeth stands and throws LaRusso's legs to the side, diving into side control. McBeth controlling the position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.That's two minutes gone in the round. McBeth gets to mount! LaRusso was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. McBeth fails to advance to LaRusso's back. LaRusso on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if LaRusso tries to get out of the position.LaRusso has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage. McBeth controlling from mount. That's three minutes gone in the round.McBeth's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. LaRusso is wriggling around trying to escape.
McBeth controlling from mount. LaRusso keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. McBeth looking to control and managing it successfully. Let's hope that McBeth has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight. LaRusso is working to get back to half guard.
McBeth has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Outer Heaven Dojo. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one. McBeth tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paulski McBeth dominated that round.The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

LaRusso lands a head shot. McBeth blocks the body kick.
Kumo LaRusso is winning the standup battle so far. McBeth thuds his shin into the meat of LaRusso's side. McBeth moves away from the strike by LaRusso. LaRusso takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. A looping hook to the body misses from McBeth. LaRusso does a little dance to reset his feet. LaRusso fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McBeth on the side of the head. McBeth listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. LaRusso throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McBeth. LaRusso missing with a left hand there. McBeth was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. McBeth jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A clash of legs there as LaRusso blocks the low kick. McBeth looks to land a right hand but LaRusso moved out of range. LaRusso takes a swing at McBeth's ribcage but misses. McBeth lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. McBeth lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
An inside leg kick lands from McBeth. That's one minute gone in the round. McBeth lands with a hook. LaRusso tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. McBeth misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An inside leg kick from McBeth misses. McBeth slips a straight right by LaRusso.McBeth has been the more effective fighter overall so far. LaRusso takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. McBeth clobbers LaRusso with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. McBeth lands a head kick!
McBeth lands with a straight right. LaRusso didn't see that one coming. LaRusso jabbing away but nothing is landing. LaRusso lands a head kick!
LaRusso has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McBeth. McBeth misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. LaRusso misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fighters circling - LaRusso throws out the jab but it was never going to land. LaRusso misses with a head kick.
McBeth lands with a good body shot.That's two minutes gone in the round. LaRusso is looking to land body kicks. McBeth slips a straight right by LaRusso. A punch lands to the side of LaRusso 's head but he takes it in his stride. LaRusso throws a body shot but no joy. LaRusso jabbing away but nothing is landing. McBeth doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. LaRusso misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
LaRusso misses with a body shot.
LaRusso throws a head kick that misses. McBeth throws a quick inside leg kick. McBeth lands a jab to LaRusso's midsection. McBeth scores with a sloppy right hand. LaRusso should have avoided that one. LaRusso fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McBeth steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from LaRusso. McBeth scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Nice defenses there by McBeth. McBeth misses with the combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round. McBeth fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. McBeth moves out of range of the strikes. McBeth throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. A looping hook to the body misses from McBeth. LaRusso does a little dance to reset his feet. LaRusso thows a left - swing and a miss! LaRusso looking to land some kicks to the body here.
LaRusso throws a head kick but McBeth moves out of range.
McBeth is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Good exchange - McBeth coming out on top. Nice defenses there by McBeth. LaRusso looks to land a right hand but McBeth moved out of range. LaRusso misses with a two punch combination.
McBeth moves out of range of the body kick from LaRusso.
LaRusso throws a sloppy head kick and McBeth moves out of range easily. McBeth scores with a hook to the body. LaRusso takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. McBeth connects with a single shot there. McBeth tries to close the distance and clinch up but LaRusso swats him away and circles back towards the center. That's four minutes gone in the round. McBeth lands a jab to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Jab, jab by McBeth - just one landing. McBeth lands a high kick!
McBeth throws a combination but it was largely blocked by LaRusso. LaRusso uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McBeth.
LaRusso throws a body shot but no joy. LaRusso fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McBeth. McBeth moves out of range as LaRusso strikes. LaRusso lands with a right hand. LaRusso looks to score with a jab to the body but McBeth is just out of range. Jab, jab by LaRusso - just one landing. LaRusso goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. McBeth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but LaRusso moves away. LaRusso throws a jab when McBeth was well out of range. McBeth finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
LaRusso connects with a crisp jab. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paulski McBeth showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

A leg kick checked by LaRusso. A looping hook to the body misses from McBeth. LaRusso does a little dance to reset his feet. McBeth throws a leg kick but LaRusso sees it coming and moves out of range. McBeth pulls out of a head kick attempt.
LaRusso throws an overhand right that lands on McBeth's shoulder, as McBeth tries to avoid the shot. McBeth defending well as LaRusso loads up on a big left hand. McBeth steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from LaRusso. Thud! ouch! good body kick from LaRusso - that will leave a mark!
McBeth throws the left hand but LaRusso avoids the punch easily. LaRusso looks to land a left hand but McBeth moved out of range nicely. McBeth explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. LaRusso throws a body shot but no joy. McBeth motions for LaRusso to come forward. McBeth throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. LaRusso throws a half hearted mid kick. McBeth wants to slow LaRusso down by chopping away at his legs. LaRusso thows a left - swing and a miss! McBeth tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. McBeth walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. LaRusso checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. That's one minute gone in the round. McBeth throws a front kick aimed at LaRusso's knee but LaRusso avoids it well. LaRusso uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McBeth has time to react. McBeth feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits LaRussos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! McBeth misses with the combination.
LaRusso looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit. McBeth takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McBeth has LaRusso up against the cage in a clinch.
McBeth breaks the clinch.
LaRusso misses with a head kick.
McBeth lands a really nice looking cross but LaRusso seems unphased.
LaRusso jabbing away but nothing is landing. LaRusso throws a body shot but no joy. LaRusso throws the left hand but McBeth avoids the punch easily. McBeth dips down and scores with a jab to the body. McBeth throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck LaRusso on the side of the head. Kumo LaRusso has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!That's two minutes gone in the round.We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! McBeth moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from LaRusso lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and McBeth has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McBeth and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. McBeth scores with a nice strike. LaRusso throws a right hand that McBeth ducks under and follows up with a left that McBeth also avoids with ease.McBeth tries to counter with a clinch but LaRusso shakes him off and moves away. LaRusso misses with a hook. LaRusso showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McBeth.
McBeth slips a straight right by LaRusso. LaRusso looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. LaRusso looks to land a left hand but McBeth moved out of range nicely. McBeth scores with a crisp jab that stopped LaRusso in his tracks. McBeth scores with a sloppy right hand. LaRusso should have avoided that one. McBeth jabs LaRusso to the body, keeping him at a distance. Good leg kick by McBeth there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
LaRusso delivers a nice body kick. McBeth throws a quick inside leg kick. That's three minutes gone in the round. LaRusso is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McBeth. LaRusso misses with a hook. McBeth ducked under it nicely. LaRusso is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. LaRusso thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on McBeth if he has to take too many more of those.
McBeth lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
McBeth tries to clinch but LaRusso moves out of range. LaRusso throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. LaRusso lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McBeth lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. LaRusso swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McBeth takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd cheers as LaRusso lands an impressive looking overhand right. McBeth doesn't seem phased though.McBeth is rocked! McBeth misses with a few strikes there.
McBeth is still on wobbly legs! Can LaRusso finish him?LaRusso looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. LaRusso misses with a looping right. LaRusso misses with a hook.The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. McBeth takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McBeth seems to have recovered his senses. McBeth avoids the head kick by LaRusso.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. That kick from McBeth tenderised LaRusso's leg. LaRusso is trying to keep his angry face on.That's four minutes gone in the round. McBeth throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent LaRusso stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. McBeth avoids the body shot from LaRusso.
LaRusso misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McBeth.
LaRusso walks forward, straight into a front kick from McBeth. McBeth lands with a nice body kick. LaRusso throws a wild body kick that McBeth sees coming a mile off. LaRusso takes one to the chin there. A bone on bone clash there as McBeth blocks the leg kick.
LaRusso throws a body punch but McBeth moves out of range. McBeth ducks down and throws a hook to the body. McBeth darts in and out, connecting with a jab. McBeth lands with a shot to the body. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from LaRusso. McBeth throws a quick inside leg kick. Paulski McBeth is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. McBeth lands with a cross. LaRusso throws an overhand right that lands on McBeth's shoulder, as McBeth tries to avoid the shot.

And that's the end of the fight!Paulski McBeth comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.Well McBeth has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30

Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Paulski McBeth (ranked 3337 p4p, 316 weight class) and Augustine Tupper (ranked 7531 p4p, 0 weight class). Paulski McBeth has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Paulski McBeth! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Augustine Tupper!The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Radbod Blank and Aafke Stam.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.McBeth closes the distance and clinches. McBeth prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tupper changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McBeth fights it off and pushes away nicely.
McBeth gets in close and instigates a clinch. McBeth tries to score a body lock takedown but Tupper shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Tupper is defending well against a takedown attempt. McBeth has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tupper avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paulski McBeth. That's going to take a lot out of him. Tupper gets underhooks to prevent McBeth's takedown attempt.
Tupper can't get the takedown.
McBeth is trying to drag Tupper to the mat but Tupper just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tupper is working for takedown but McBeth is calmly controlling the position for now. Tupper has McBeth pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McBeth manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Tupper is defending well against a takedown attempt.That's one minute gone in the round. Tupper is looking for a takedown.McBeth wants the takedown. Tupper is fighting it off but McBeth persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Tupper's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McBeth (2) vs (0) TupperMcBeth looking to control the position here, rather than advance. McBeth has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Tupper to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! McBeth is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Tupper pulls down on the head and he's put McBeth to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Augustine Tupper!Augustine Tupper is the new lightweight champion!

Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kyro Costa (ranked 6908 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulski McBeth (ranked 3344 p4p, 311 weight class). Paulski McBeth is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Kyro Costa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Paulski McBeth!The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Daniel Blasius and Radbod Blank.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.McBeth moves into the clinch.McBeth has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Costa regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Costa (0) vs (2) McBethCosta can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McBeth controls the pace.McBeth has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Outer Heaven Dojo. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.Costa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McBeth is aware though and is defending well. McBeth is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. McBeth stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Costa swivels though and keeps the full guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. McBeth not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. That's one minute gone in the round. Costa looking for a sweep. Not yet Costa, not yet. McBeth is pushing down on Costa's leg trying to pass to half guard. Costa is fighting to maintain full guard but McBeth has managed to sneak the leg through. McBeth works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Costa (0) vs (5) McBethMcBeth sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. McBeth fails to take his opponent's back. That's two minutes gone in the round. McBeth controlling the position easily from mount. Costa is desperately trying to improve his position but McBeth has a good base and remains in mount.That's three minutes gone in the round. McBeth controlling his opponent. McBeth is continuing to stall.The adventures of McBeth the control monster continue. Boring. Costa is working to get back to half guard.
Costa has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Costa (0) vs (8) McBethWhat can Costa do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
McBeth is hanging on to Costa's back as he tries to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Good control from McBeth. You can see the frustration on Costa's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
McBeth really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Costa.McBeth looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Costa is controlling McBeth 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Costa (2) vs (8) McBethMcBeth controlling Costa's posture. That's five minutes gone in the round. Costa wants to control from the top but McBeth keeps moving. McBeth keeping full guard, as Costa tries to pass. McBeth pulls Costa in to control the position. That's six minutes gone in the round. Costa won't allow McBeth to sweep him here. McBeth controlling the position.Let's hope that McBeth has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight. Costa controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. McBeth is adopting a defensive guard. Costa forces his way into half guard.That's seven minutes gone in the round. Costa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McBeth does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. McBeth preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. McBeth wants to improve his position but Costa is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. The fighters are battling for position here. McBeth manages to regain full guard. Nice work. That's eight minutes gone in the round. McBeth is adopting a defensive guard. McBeth trying to keep a closed guard but Costa is proving a slippery customer.
McBeth pulls Costa in close to prevent any damage. Costa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Costa is working hard here to advance position.That's nine minutes gone in the round. McBeth is adopting a defensive guard. Costa stopping the sweep attempt from McBeth. McBeth seems keen to control Costa's posture. McBeth bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Costa's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Costa (2) vs (10) McBethThat's ten minutes gone in the round. McBeth stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Costa swivels though and keeps the full guard. Costa looking for a sweep. Not yet Costa, not yet. McBeth passes Costa's left leg - he's now in half guard. McBeth takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. McBeth works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Costa (2) vs (13) McBethThat's eleven minutes gone in the round. Costa tries to hold on but McBeth postures up.The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. McBeth looking to control and managing it successfully. McBeth with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
McBeth controlling from the full mount. McBeth's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.That's twelve minutes gone in the round. McBeth tries to control but Costa wriggling away. McBeth manages to capitalize on a mistake by Costa to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Costa (2) vs (16) McBethI would not like to be Costa right now.
You can see the frustration on Costa's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
What can Costa do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Costa tries to roll but McBeth sticks to his back.
McBeth trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Costa doesn't escape. Costa wants to control his opponent's hands but McBeth gets his hands free. That's thirteen minutes gone in the round. So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from McBeth.Yet more stalling tactics from McBeth.That's fourteen minutes gone in the round. Costa tries to roll but McBeth sticks to his back.
McBeth has good solid back control here. Costa is really stuck here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! McBeth controls the action.

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Sammy Berggren! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Paulski McBeth!The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paulsen Ambrosius and Radbod Blank.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?McBeth closes the distance and clinches. McBeth lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Berggren (0) vs (2) McBethMcBeth controls from within his opponent's guard. McBeth advances to half guard. Berggren trying to control here.
McBeth is figuring out what he wants to do next.We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.McBeth is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
McBeth tries to pass to full mount but Berggren defends it. That's one minute gone in the round. McBeth is taking a breather. Berggren says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.Let's hope that McBeth has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.Berggren looking for submissions from an awkward position here. McBeth stalling. That's two minutes gone in the round. Berggren is trying is best to control the position here. Still in half guard, McBeth seems content to control. McBeth wants to free his trapped foot but Berggren is holding on for dear life with his legs. McBeth not doing much here.
McBeth has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Outer Heaven Dojo. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.That's three minutes gone in the round. McBeth is looking to advance position but Berggren won't allow it. Berggren is holding on to half guard well.The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. McBeth perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. That's four minutes gone in the round. McBeth is looking to advance position but Berggren won't allow it. Berggren is trying to maintain the position but McBeth is very close to passing his half guard.The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.That's five minutes gone in the round. McBeth trying to advance position but Berggren counters by regaining guard. Berggren is trying to keep McBeth in close.
McBeth stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Berggren swivels though and keeps the full guard. Berggren looking for submissions from the bottom but instead McBeth passes into half guard.
Berggren looking for submissions off his back. McBeth works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Berggren (0) vs (5) McBethThat's six minutes gone in the round. McBeth controlling the pace for now. We're seeing a lot of stalling here from McBeth. Berggren is working to get back to half guard.
McBeth controlling the position easily from mount. That's seven minutes gone in the round. Berggren tries to get back to half guard but can't. Berggren wants to control but McBeth is having none of it.Berggren is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because McBeth is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. McBeth controlling his opponent. That's eight minutes gone in the round. McBeth is looking to work his way around to Berggren's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. McBeth controlling the pace for now. McBeth has hold of Berggren's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Berggren manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Berggren wants to control but McBeth is having none of it.That's nine minutes gone in the round. McBeth takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Berggren tries to hold on but McBeth postures up. McBeth controlling his opponent. Berggren wants to hold on but McBeth pushes him away. McBeth controlling his opponent. Berggren wants to control but McBeth is having none of it.That's ten minutes gone in the round. McBeth is looking to work his way around to Berggren's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. McBeth tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Berggren is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. McBeth tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. That's eleven minutes gone in the round.Yet more stalling tactics from McBeth.That's twelve minutes gone in the round. McBeth wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. Berggren wants to control but McBeth is having none of it. Berggren regains half guard. Well, if McBeth is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Berggren trying to control here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round. McBeth is controlling the pace.
McBeth wants to pass the guard but Berggren is defending well. McBeth sitting and controlling from the half guard. That's fourteen minutes gone in the round. McBeth tries to pass the half guard into mount. Berggren knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. McBeth takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. McBeth seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Berggren does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. McBeth is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. McBeth is thwarting Berggren's attempts to control the position.Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! McBeth is controlling the pace.

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Paulski McBeth! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Corey Clark !The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Wesley Smith.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.Clark moves into the clinch successfully.
McBeth is working for takedown but Clark is calmly controlling the position for now. Clark wants to take the fight to the mat but McBeth manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. McBeth is looking to take this one to the mat. McBeth is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Clark gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paulski McBeth. That's going to take a lot out of him.McBeth gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McBeth (2) vs (0) Clark McBeth trying to mount his opponent but Clark defends it. McBeth slows the pace down in half guard. Clark is trying to get back to full guard.We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. McBeth trying to pass the guard but Clark defending well. Clark has his hands clasped together around McBeth's back. He's all about the action.That's one minute gone in the round. McBeth is thwarting Clark 's attempts to control the position. McBeth tries to pass the half guard into mount. Clark knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. McBeth is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. McBeth trying to pass the guard but Clark defending well. That's two minutes gone in the round. Clark is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment. Still in half guard, McBeth seems content to control. McBeth is thwarting Clark 's attempts to control the position. Clark tries to roll over but McBeth keeps him under control. McBeth sitting and controlling from the half guard. McBeth has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage. Clark tries to roll over but McBeth keeps him under control.That's three minutes gone in the round. Clark trying to control from the bottom.
McBeth is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Clark wants to get back to full guard. McBeth slows the pace down in half guard. That's four minutes gone in the round. McBeth tries to pass to full mount but Clark defends it. McBeth is taking a breather. Clark says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. Clark won't allow McBeth to pass to mount. Clark trying to control from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
McBeth wants to advance to full mount but Clark doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. McBeth tries to free his leg and advance position but Clark is retaining full guard. Clark looking to control.
McBeth trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.That's five minutes gone in the round. Clark trying to control the position.
McBeth sitting in guard, not really doing much. McBeth pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Clark is keeping the position for now. McBeth is stalling in the full guard. That's six minutes gone in the round. McBeth tries to free his leg and advance position but Clark is retaining full guard. Clark tries to land a sweep but no joy. McBeth is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. That's seven minutes gone in the round. McBeth is pushing down on Clark 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Clark is fighting to maintain full guard but McBeth has managed to sneak the leg through. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with McBeth in particular looking to stall.McBeth is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Clark doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McBeth. McBeth controlling the pace. That's eight minutes gone in the round. Clark is trying to maintain the position but McBeth is very close to passing his half guard. McBeth wants to free his trapped foot but Clark is holding on for dear life with his legs. Clark is looking for a sweep. McBeth is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.That's nine minutes gone in the round. McBeth wants to free his trapped foot but Clark is holding on for dear life with his legs. Clark is trying to control but can't.
McBeth controlling the pace. McBeth is pressing down on Clark 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Clark is holding on for now. McBeth content to control rather than advance. That's ten minutes gone in the round. McBeth wants to pass the guard but Clark is defending well. McBeth content to control rather than advance. Clark is trying to control but can't.
Clark won't allow McBeth to pass to mount. McBeth is looking for a kimura but Clark is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McBeth to get the leverage. Clark wants to get back to full guard. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round. McBeth trying to mount his opponent but Clark defends it. Clark controlling the position for now. McBeth sitting and controlling from the half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.That's twelve minutes gone in the round. Clark makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Clark . McBeth tries to free his leg and advance position but Clark is retaining full guard. McBeth stays in close to Clark 's body and controls the position. McBeth stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Clark swivels though and keeps the full guard. Clark has McBeth pulled in close to control his posture. That's thirteen minutes gone in the round. McBeth stays in close to Clark 's body and controls the position. Clark has his hands on McBeth's head, controlling the position. Clark trying to control the position.
Clark looking for a sweep. Not yet Clark , not yet. McBeth pushing down on Clark 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Clark is trying to maintain the position but McBeth is very close to passing his half guard.That's fourteen minutes gone in the round. McBeth wants to pass to mount but Clark is defending the position. McBeth content to control rather than advance. McBeth looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. McBeth controlling the action here.Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Clark is trying to get back to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!McBeth takes the fight on points by 2 to 0.

Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Peter Everett (ranked 9206 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulski McBeth (ranked 3228 p4p, 322 weight class). Paulski McBeth told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Peter Everett! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Paulski McBeth!The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Alan Glass.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.McBeth gets a clinch. Everett stops a takedown attempt from McBeth.
McBeth gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Everett (0) vs (2) McBethMcBeth stalling. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.McBeth is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Everett defends it well. That's one minute gone in the round. McBeth content to control rather than advance. McBeth has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Outer Heaven Dojo. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.Everett actively working from the bottom here. McBeth moves into full mount! Everett won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Everett (0) vs (5) McBethThat's two minutes gone in the round. McBeth controlling the pace for now. McBeth is continuing to stall.The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.The adventures of McBeth the control monster continue. Boring.That's three minutes gone in the round. McBeth wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. McBeth controlling from mount. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.That's four minutes gone in the round.McBeth's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Everett working to try and regain half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round. McBeth controlling from the full mount. Everett tries to get back to half guard but can't. McBeth controlling from the full mount. Everett has given up his back. Will we see McBeth going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Everett (0) vs (8) McBethThat's six minutes gone in the round. McBeth trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Everett doesn't escape. That's seven minutes gone in the round.That's eight minutes gone in the round.More stalling from McBeth.McBeth with more of the same as he continues to hold on.That's nine minutes gone in the round.McBeth has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Everett has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
McBeth controlling the position well here. Everett rolled but McBeth kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.Let's hope that McBeth has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.That's eleven minutes gone in the round.That's twelve minutes gone in the round.We're seeing a lot of stalling here from McBeth.Yet more stalling tactics from McBeth.That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.McBeth has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. That's fourteen minutes gone in the round. McBeth controls the position.Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Paulski McBeth (ranked 21184 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jax Teller (ranked 3231 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 0 wins, 1 losses and 0 draws, fighting out of Tokyo, Paulski McBeth!And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 45 wins, 29 losses and 0 draws, fighting out of Tokyo, Jax Teller!The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yukihiro Shimada.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Teller stuns McBeth with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. McBeth thows a leg kick but Teller checks it letting Teller counter with a right hand. Teller checks the leg kick nicely there.
Teller slips under a jab from McBeth. McBeth with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Teller to score with a decent uppercut. Teller has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McBeth finds it's way round the side to connect with Teller's head. We've been told by McBeth's head coaches at Outer Heaven Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. McBeth swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Teller counters with a lovely straight right hand! McBeth digs a good hook to Teller's body.
McBeth throws a sloppy head kick and Teller moves out of range easily. Paulski McBeth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. McBeth swinging wildly here.
McBeth chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A clash of legs there as Teller blocks the low kick. McBeth wants to land a leg kick but Teller is out of range. McBeth takes a shot right to the bread basket.The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Teller jabs McBeth right on the nose. McBeth blinks but takes it well. McBeth throws a nice looking combination but Teller bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. McBeth stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Teller. Teller on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.That's one minute gone in the round. Teller tries a head kick but it misses.
Teller looks to throw the jab but McBeth is out of range. Teller has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Teller throws a series of punches but McBeth moves out of range. Both fighters circling a little - McBeth finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. McBeth pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McBeth takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McBeth misses with a wild body shot. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Teller! But no joy. McBeth tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Teller paws at him with a jab and circles away. That kick from McBeth tenderised Teller's leg. Teller is trying to keep his angry face on. Teller catches McBeth with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! McBeth is looking to clinch. McBeth lands with a thumping leg kick.
McBeth on the wrong end of a nice hook. McBeth fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Teller. McBeth lands with a cross. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Good shot there by Teller. McBeth tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. That's two minutes gone in the round. A looping hook to the body misses from Teller. McBeth does a little dance to reset his feet. McBeth misses with a wild body shot. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Teller checks a leg kick. A lazy left from Teller finds it's target. Teller checks a low kick from McBeth. McBeth misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fighters circling - Teller throws out the jab but it was never going to land. McBeth throws a hook but Teller avoids it easily. Teller lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. McBeth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Teller was well out of range. Poor timing from McBeth. McBeth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Teller takes a swing at McBeth's ribcage but misses. Teller avoids a kick to the body.
McBeth throws a body punch but Teller moves out of range. McBeth is looking to wear down Teller with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.Teller clinches up with McBeth and pushes him back against the cage. McBeth tries for a takedown but Teller manages to get underhooks.
McBeth avoiding damage as Teller throws knees to the body.
McBeth is trying to break the clinch but Teller has him pressed against the cage. That's three minutes gone in the round.McBeth's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. McBeth misses with a body shot.
Teller misses with a head kick.
McBeth is looking to take this fight into the clinch. McBeth lands a lovely overhand right.Teller has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Teller looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McBeth's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Teller connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McBeth scrambles back to his feet. Teller throws a jab but it's blocked by McBeth. Teller slips a jab from McBeth.Teller replies with a solid counter kick to the body but McBeth blocks it well. McBeth misses with a low kick. Teller throws out a counter right but McBeth avoids it with no problem. McBeth checks a leg kick. Teller takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. McBeth throws a leg kick enabling Teller to counter with a crisp jab. McBeth misses with a kick to the body.
McBeth blocks a jab. McBeth sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.That's four minutes gone in the round. McBeth slips under a jab from Teller.The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Teller bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. McBeth swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. McBeth walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. McBeth lands with a nice body kick. McBeth cracks Teller with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. McBeth scores with a hook to the body. Teller takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. McBeth tries to bum rush Teller with a series of wild strikes but Teller uses good footwork to avoid the assault. McBeth thuds a left hand into Teller's body. Teller lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
McBeth scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McBeth checks a leg kick. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. McBeth avoids the head kick by Teller.
A punch lands to the side of Teller 's head but he takes it in his stride. McBeth with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Teller scores with a jab to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jax Teller will probably get the nod.The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

McBeth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Teller was well out of range. Poor timing from McBeth. Teller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Nice straight punches there by Teller. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Teller. Teller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McBeth. McBeth feints and then cracks Teller's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Teller down. McBeth lands with a hook. Teller tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. McBeth feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Teller's calf. Teller misses with a few strikes there.
McBeth misses with a body kick. Teller's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Teller avoids a low kick by using good footwork. A countering left hand to the body from Teller misses. Teller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. McBeth seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. McBeth lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. McBeth moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
McBeth looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Teller misses with a head kick.
McBeth lands a jab.The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Teller checks a low kick from McBeth.That's one minute gone in the round. McBeth throws an overhand right that lands on Teller's shoulder, as Teller tries to avoid the shot. McBeth misses with a left hand and Teller counters with a lovely shot to the body. McBeth listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Teller is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Teller tries to clinch but McBeth is having none of it. Teller fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McBeth has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. A head kick misses from McBeth. McBeth scores with a spinning back kick! Teller cracks McBeth with a good jab. McBeth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McBeth just misses with a punch to the body.
McBeth throws the left hand but Teller avoids the punch easily. Teller lands with a nice body kick. Teller checks a low kick from McBeth. McBeth comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. McBeth throws a leg kick that is checked and Teller counters with an outside leg kick.
Teller loads up on a big right hand but McBeth slips the punch.That's two minutes gone in the round. Teller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Teller throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Teller misses the shot to the body. McBeth scores with a jab to the head.
McBeth works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.Paulski McBeth is winning the standup battle so far. Teller connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McBeth momentarily.
McBeth blocks a head kick by Teller.
Teller plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Teller throws a low kick but McBeth avoids it. Teller throws a body punch but McBeth moves out of range. Teller connects with a solid leg kick. McBeth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Teller.
Teller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McBeth.
McBeth scores with a head kick. Teller tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. McBeth misses with a body shot.
Teller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McBeth.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Teller pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Teller moves out of range of the body kick from McBeth.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. McBeth takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Teller blocks a jab. Nice uppercut there from McBeth. Teller throws a sloppy head kick and McBeth moves out of range easily. Teller lands a jab-cross combination. Teller tries to clinch but McBeth moves out of range. McBeth throws a lazy uppercut
letting Teller counter with a right hand. McBeth throws out a leg kick but Teller moves out of range and McBeth only half commits. Teller throws a series of punches but McBeth avoids them all with ease. McBeth throws a front kick aimed at Teller's knee but Teller avoids it well. McBeth misses with a head kick.
Teller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. McBeth buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McBeth looks to throw the jab but Teller is out of range. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. McBeth pivots, looking for a leg kick but Teller is out of range and McBeth settles back down. That's four minutes gone in the round. Teller chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McBeth can pounce on him.
McBeth throws the kick towards the body but Teller avoids it. Teller walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McBeth checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Teller takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Teller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McBeth lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. McBeth throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Teller stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Teller connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. McBeth throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. McBeth wants to slow Teller down by chopping away at his legs. Teller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McBeth manages to avoid it. McBeth changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. McBeth takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. McBeth misses with a low kick as Teller jumps back. McBeth misses with a straight left. Teller throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Paulski McBeth will probably get the nod.Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Teller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McBeth manages to avoid it. McBeth tries a head kick but it misses.
McBeth on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
McBeth takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Teller with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McBeth to score with a decent uppercut. A jab from McBeth misses. Teller throws a body shot but no joy. McBeth is looking to counter the offense by Teller and move into the clinch. Teller lands a lovely overhand right. Teller checks a leg kick nicely. A left lands for McBeth. Teller lands an overhand right.We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Teller with a hook. Teller connects with a leg kick. McBeth looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. McBeth scores with a nice strike.We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! McBeth misses with an uppercut. McBeth throws a body kick that misses. Some wild striking there from McBeth.
McBeth looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.That's one minute gone in the round. Teller ducks right into an uppercut from McBeth. McBeth throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.McBeth backing away here, and Teller unleashes a leg kick that just misses. McBeth wants to slow Teller down by chopping away at his legs. Teller appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. McBeth tries to clinch up. McBeth throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. McBeth swings away with a leg kick that misses. Teller avoids the head kick by McBeth.
Teller wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. McBeth tries a head kick but it misses.
Teller closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. McBeth shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Teller eats them both and turns towards McBeth to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. McBeth moves forwards but Teller connects with a nice, crisp jab. Teller jabs at McBeth's body. Teller swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.That's two minutes gone in the round. McBeth blocks a head kick by Teller.
As Teller tries to get set, McBeth tries to push him back and clinch up but Teller manages to avoid the attempt.Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. McBeth throws a low kick but Teller avoids it. Teller throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. McBeth swings for the body but Teller moves out of range.
McBeth throws a leg kick but Teller moved away.Teller let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Teller scores with a jab to the body. Teller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McBeth is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Teller's jab looks to have found its range, popping McBeth under the eye. Teller throws a good cross that connects.
McBeth pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Teller takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Teller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McBeth was well out of range. Poor timing from Teller. Teller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McBeth.
That's three minutes gone in the round. McBeth does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Teller listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. A bone on bone clash there as McBeth blocks the leg kick.
McBeth needs to keep his hands up - Teller had a free shot at his head there. Teller fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Teller has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Teller there as he acknowledges the shot. Teller finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Teller lands a lovely overhand right. McBeth throws a head kick that misses. A punch combination from McBeth misses. Teller slips a jab from McBeth. McBeth throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. A solid leg kick lands there for Teller.
McBeth tries to clinch there but Teller circles away.
McBeth dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Teller. That did some damage! Teller swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.That's four minutes gone in the round.This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! McBeth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Teller looks to land a right hand but McBeth moved out of range. McBeth slips under a jab from Teller. McBeth takes a body punch but keeps moving. Teller takes a shot right to the bread basket. McBeth lands with a thumping leg kick.
McBeth takes a shot right to the bread basket. McBeth turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. McBeth swats away the attempt to clinch by Teller. McBeth scores with a hook to the body. Teller takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Teller throws a hook but McBeth blocks it. McBeth digs a good hook to Teller's body.
Teller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. McBeth will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.

And that's the end of the fight!I would just about give that final round to Jax Teller.I think Teller has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Joe Bailey! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Paulski McBeth!The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.Bailey has taken the fight to the clinch.
McBeth is trying to drag Bailey to the mat but Bailey just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. McBeth drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bailey gets the underhooks and prevents it.
McBeth tries for a takedown but Bailey manages to get underhooks.
Joe Bailey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paulski McBeth.McBeth tightens his grip and picks Bailey up, before dumping him to the ground. Bailey manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bailey (0) vs (2) McBethThe ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Bailey controlling McBeth's posture. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.That's one minute gone in the round. McBeth showing good wrestling skills to control the position. McBeth trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Bailey looking to hit a scissor sweep but McBeth is one step ahead there. McBeth sitting in guard here, content to control. That's two minutes gone in the round. McBeth tries to free his leg and advance position but Bailey is retaining full guard. McBeth looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. McBeth trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Bailey manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bailey (2) vs (2) McBethMcBeth is looking to sweep but instead, Bailey has passed into half guard.
Bailey content to control rather than advance. Bailey has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.That's three minutes gone in the round. Bailey looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Bailey seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Bailey passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bailey (5) vs (2) McBethThat's four minutes gone in the round.The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. McBeth being controlled for a moment. McBeth is looking for a sweep. Bailey wants to control but McBeth is keeping him busy. A lull in the action here as Bailey stalls from top position.That's five minutes gone in the round. You can see the frustration on McBeth's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.McBeth might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bailey haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. McBeth gets back to half guard. McBeth moves into full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Bailey stays in close to McBeth's body and controls the position. Bailey postures up.
McBeth looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. McBeth wants to hit a switch here but Bailey passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for McBeth there! Score +3 for passing guard: Bailey (8) vs (2) McBethMcBeth tries to reverse the position but Bailey maintains control.That's seven minutes gone in the round. Bailey looking to control and managing it successfully. Bailey wants to finish this one by submission but McBeth is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Bailey. McBeth tries to hold on but Bailey pushes him away. Bailey controlling his opponent. McBeth is squirming around, avoiding Bailey's attempts to control the action. That's eight minutes gone in the round. Bailey tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. McBeth is looking to improve his position but Bailey isn't that keen on the idea. McBeth tries to lock up and control but Bailey gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. McBeth is looking to improve his position but Bailey isn't that keen on the idea.That's nine minutes gone in the round. Bailey controlling his opponent. McBeth prevents any damage by holding on tight. Bailey content just to control the position here. McBeth is squirming around, avoiding Bailey's attempts to control the action. McBeth keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round. Bailey avoids the attempt from McBeth to control. Bailey tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Bailey continues to stall.That's eleven minutes gone in the round. Bailey can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McBeth is looking to escape. McBeth is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Bailey content just to control the position here. Bailey looking to control but McBeth is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. That's twelve minutes gone in the round. Bailey controlling the pace for now. Bailey prevents McBeth from getting the reversal. McBeth wants to control but Bailey is having none of it. McBeth is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round. Bailey looking to control and managing it successfully. McBeth is in all sorts of trouble here.
McBeth sneaks a leg under to get to half guard. McBeth is trying is best to control the position here. Bailey is taking a breather. McBeth says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. McBeth is trying to get back to full guard. Bailey is controlling the pace.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.This is a sustained period of stalling by Bailey. McBeth tries to roll over but Bailey keeps him under control.Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Bailey controlling the pace.

And that's the end of the fight!Bailey takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Paulski McBeth! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Pit Mies!The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.McBeth gets a clinch. Mies has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics McBeth uses from the top position. McBeth advances to half guard. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with McBeth in particular looking to stall.McBeth has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Mies wants to control but McBeth is keeping busy and won't allow it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. McBeth trying to mount his opponent but Mies defends it. McBeth keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.That's one minute gone in the round. Mies won't allow McBeth to pass to mount. Mies desperately trying to maintain half guard. McBeth is working for a kimura but Mies is defending it quite comfortably.
Mies is trying to control but can't.
Mies tries to get to full guard but McBeth has control of the leg. That's two minutes gone in the round. Mies won't allow McBeth to pass to mount. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Well, if McBeth is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Mies tries to get to full guard but McBeth has control of the leg. McBeth perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Mies is looking for a sweep. McBeth is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.That's three minutes gone in the round. McBeth with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. McBeth moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Mies. Score +3 for passing guard: McBeth (3) vs (0) MiesMies tries to bench press McBeth off him but McBeth keeps the position. McBeth happy to just control the position for now. Mies sneaks back into half guard.That's four minutes gone in the round. McBeth stalling. Mies gets full guard. McBeth pushes down on Mies's leg and manages to get into half guard. McBeth with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Mies tries to get to full guard but McBeth has control of the leg. That's five minutes gone in the round. Mies trying to control here.
Mies actively working from the bottom here. Mies is looking for a sweep. McBeth is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. McBeth perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Mies is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. That's six minutes gone in the round.Mies actively working from the bottom here. McBeth moves into full mount! Mies won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: McBeth (6) vs (0) MiesMcBeth controlling the pace for now. Mies stops McBeth from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. McBeth controlling his opponent. That's seven minutes gone in the round. McBeth avoids the attempt from Mies to control. McBeth is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Mies is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: McBeth (9) vs (0) MiesA bit of a pause in the action here. McBeth controlling the positon.That's eight minutes gone in the round. McBeth avoiding Mies 's attempts to control his hands. Mies tries to roll but McBeth sticks to his back.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Mies trying to control the position but McBeth manages to sink in the hooks. Mies defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Mies trying to control but not successfully. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.McBeth has got his arm under Mies's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Mies has spun round into McBeth's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McBeth (9) vs (2) MiesMcBeth pulls Mies in close to prevent any damage. McBeth definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.That's ten minutes gone in the round. Mies trying to control but McBeth is working from the bottom. McBeth has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. McBeth looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McBeth is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.That's eleven minutes gone in the round. Mies wants to control from the top but McBeth keeps moving. Mies looking to pass the guard. McBeth keeping moving, preventing Mies from controlling successfully. McBeth is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. McBeth keeping moving, preventing Mies from controlling successfully. That's twelve minutes gone in the round. McBeth is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Mies got a little sloppy there for a moment and McBeth has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mies has managed to get both his arms back between McBeth's legs - danger averted.We've been informed that Mies has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. McBeth keeping moving, preventing Mies from controlling successfully. McBeth pulls Mies in close to prevent any damage. That's thirteen minutes gone in the round. Mies trying to control but McBeth is working from the bottom. McBeth is controlling Mies's posture. Mies stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McBeth swivels though and keeps the full guard. Mies trying to control but McBeth is working from the bottom. McBeth is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Mies trying to control but McBeth is working from the bottom. That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.McBeth is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. McBeth pulls Mies in close to prevent any damage. McBeth's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!Further stalling from McBeth.

And that's the end of the fight!McBeth takes the fight on points by 9 to 2.Pit Mies spoke after the fight, saying 'I will be back stronger!'.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 17 wins, 17 losses and 0 draws, fighting out of Tokyo, Takem Downem!And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 0 wins, 0 losses and 0 draws, fighting out of Tokyo, Paulski McBeth!The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!McBeth closes the distance and pushes Downem back into the cage.McBeth breaks from the clinch.
Downem tries to keep at a distance but McBeth has taken the fight into the clinch. McBeth is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Downem gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. McBeth is working for takedown but Downem is calmly controlling the position for now. McBeth is working for takedown but Downem is calmly controlling the position for now.Takem Downem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paulski McBeth. A frustrated look appears on McBeth's face as he tries to break the clinch. McBeth stalling in the clinch but Downem improves position. Downem breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McBeth throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
McBeth has his takedown stuffedand Downem counters by moving into the clinch. Our sources have told us that Downem has been working on his elbows in the gym. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Downem. Downem wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.McBeth pulls Downem into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. McBeth controls Downem momentarily but Downem frees himself. McBeth can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Downem controls the pace.That's one minute gone in the round. McBeth wants to hit a switch here but Downem passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for McBeth there! Downem controlling from the full mount. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.McBeth tries to improve his position but Downem has taken his back! Downem has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will McBeth tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Downem pushes McBeth away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Takem Downem!

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Paulski McBeth! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Nate Murdock!The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yukihiro Shimada and Yasuomi Hirokawa.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious? McBeth stuffs the takedown attempt from Murdock. Murdock gets slowly back to his feet. McBeth wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Murdock misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.McBeth tries to counter by clinching up but Murdock breaks away and moves out of range.Murdock shoots in and bounces McBeth off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McBeth (0) vs (2) MurdockMurdock stands and throws McBeth's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: McBeth (0) vs (5) MurdockMcBeth tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Murdock presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: McBeth (0) vs (7) MurdockMurdock looking to isolate an arm here. McBeth doesn't see it coming and as Murdock extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Murdock!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nate Murdock!